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Henry Holcombe Tucker diaries
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Henry Holcombe Tucker diaries | |
| Creator: Tucker, Henry H. (Henry Holcombe), 1819-1898 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1870, 1877 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) (2 diaries) | |
| Collection Number: ms1620 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Henry Holcombe Tucker (1819-1898) was a clergyman, educator, President of Mercer, and the Chancellor of the University of Georgia (1874-1878).
Scope and Content
The collection consists of two diaries of Henry Holcombe Tucker for 1870 and 1877. The 1870 diary, kept by Tucker while at Mercer University (Penfield, Georgia), contains notes on sermons Tucker gave, family news, events at Mercer, gardening, purchases, and accounts relating to his Georgia taxes. The 1877 diary Tucker maintained while at the University of Georgia (Athens) and it includes notes on lectures Tucker gave, family news, and financial accounts.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Henry Holcombe Tucker diaries, ms 1620. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2017.